Desensitization of a Cell to a Ligand May Involve All

question 11

Multiple Choice

Desensitization of a cell to a ligand may involve all BUT

• A)a lessened response to the ligand.
• B)receptor down- regulation.
• C)lowered affinity of a receptor for the ligand.
• D)destruction of the ligand.
• E)receptor- mediated endocytosis.

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